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Soundscapes Vol. 1 – Music for Harlequins

Posted by modulatorsoul on March 13, 2023
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Back at it on this Sunday night listening to Gianni Brezzo’s new album Soundscapes Vol. 1 Music for Harlequins and it is a real heater. This album is just layered with dope musical landscapes and intricate arrangements that reminds me of medieval sounding guitars mashed up with some soul and jazz. Marvin Horsch, the multi-instrumentalist / producer behind Gianni Brezzo, created this musical journey for your to just aurally float away while being transported to another era while staying grounded in the present, I haven’t heard anything like it! Go cop this album.

If this is your first time hearing Gianni Brezzo, I highly recommend checking out his previous album Tutto Passa, another real gem!

Hiatus Kaiyote

Posted by modulatorsoul on July 10, 2013
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I am guilty of sleeping on Melbourne’s soul group Hiatus Kaiyote, but thank god they are re-releasing their album. Hiatus Kaiyote originally released their debut album Tawk Tomahawk early 2012. The band blends jazz, hiphop, and electronic elements while keeping the neo-soul backbone to their sound. What makes the the re-release super exciting is that the lead single Nakamarra comes with one crazy addition, Q-tip! The Q-tip rap gives another dope layer to already solid song. The vocalist Nai Palm has this super mesmerizing voice,I can’t get enough of this track!

Sun Come In

Posted by modulatorsoul on June 29, 2013
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Canadian songstress Joanna Borromeo dropped a preview to the her new collaboration with French producer Häzel. The chilled and mellow production fits perfectly with Joanna’s crisp and soulful vocals. Since early 2009, the talented Joanna Borromeo was making music across many different genres from soul to jazz, she recently received the West Coast Music Award nomination for Urban Recording of the year for her latest album  Kaleidoscope.  I can’t wait to hear more of this collaboration. Highly Recommended!!

Afraid

Posted by modulatorsoul on June 25, 2013
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The legendary songstress Amel Larrieux will be dropping her new album ICE or Ice Cream Everyday on Aug 27th, 2013. This full length release has been five years in the making, but don’t worry the wait has been well worth it. Amel Larrieux has just released the single Afraid, the uptempo production with her smooth and soulful voice is perfect for a summer night.  I can’t wait to hear the whole album.  Check it out!

Strange Island

Posted by modulatorsoul on June 17, 2013
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French songstress Elodie Rama just dropped visuals for her new single Strange Island, her debut EP will be dropping sometime in October. Strange Island pays homage to her heritage from the island of Martinique. The visuals layered with her eery but sultry voice, transports you to this exotic yet unknown place. After watching the video, you are left wanting more. If you haven’t heard her name before, I suggest you check her out. She has collaborated with a wide variety of artists such as Hocus Pocus, Natural Self, and plus she is the lead vocalist in the Blue Apple Quartet. Highly recommended, can’t for the EP to drop!

Refined

Posted by modulatorsoul on June 11, 2013
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The Brooklyn production duo The Stuyvesants have just dropped their newest beat tape Refined.  I can’t figure out why these cats aren’t getting the attention and credit they deserve. They are consistently putting out smooth soul sampled instrumentals that gets your head bobbin. Don’t sleep, Refined is a free download!

Avalanche

Posted by modulatorsoul on June 5, 2013
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Danish electro soul duo Quadron has just released their sophomore album Avalanche. They continue from the highly acclaimed self titled debut album to push the boundaries and creating their own innovative sound. Coco’s soulful voice is so smooth, I amazed every time I hear it. Even though the production is more uptempo on this album, you can still relax to this album. Check out the track below with Kendrick Lamar. Highly Recommended!

You can stream the whole album here

Soul With A Hole

Posted by modulatorsoul on May 31, 2013
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ImageSoul prince Mayer Hawthorne drops a  soul lover’s dream mix. 24 tracks of underground soul that helped influence Mr Hawthorne’s distinctive style. After listening to this mix, one can see how Mayer Hawthorne strives to bring back the golden era of soul.  Whether you are a digger or you appreciate classic deep soul, you will thoroughly enjoy this mix.

8 Miles to Moenart

Posted by modulatorsoul on May 20, 2013
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8 Miles to Moenart is Tall Black Guy’s debut album on the First Word Records imprint. He has been receiving praise for his innovative and creative production which includes winning the Robert Glasper Remix Contest.   His debut album is culmination of the various influences that Tall Black Guy received growing up in Detroit.  Hiphop beats laden with soul flips and jazz samples, Highly Recommended!